The IABM (International Association of Broadcasting Manufacturers) has appointed Dennis Triola to the role of sales and business development manager for North America. In this position, Triola will focus on developing and augmenting the association’s sales of training courses and market intelligence, as well as its membership recruitment and other IABM income streams in North America. Triola has more than 35 years of experience in the business-to-business publishing industry. For many of those years, he was in charge of publications in the broadcast and video technology markets and was responsible for their growth and success, both in traditional and online publishing. In his new position with the IABM, Triola will be based in Overland Park, Kansas, and report directly to IABM general manager Peter White….Cambridge Imaging Systems, a digital archive management specialist headquartered in Cambridge, U.K., has expanded its global reach with the promotion of Nick Ashwin to the role of North American sales manager, based in Irving, Texas. As part of its expansion, Cambridge Imaging Systems has also appointed the specialist U.S. distributor JB&A. Ashwin joined Cambridge in 2008 as assistant project manager….
“Dune: Part Two,” “Wicked,” “The Wild Robot” and “Shลgun” Among Lumiere Award Winners
The Advanced Imaging Society has revealed the winners of the 2025 Lumiere Awards, recognizing outstanding creative and technical achievements in its 15th annual celebration. The awards honor the artists, engineers and innovators whose work continues to push the boundaries of storytelling and cinematic technology.
While the annual Lumiere Awards luncheon was scheduled to be celebrated at the Beverly Hills Hotel, once it became clear that the devastating Los Angeles fires were affecting not only the AIS community, but impacting so many in Southern California, the decision was made to announce and deliver the awards directly to the honorees, and to forgo the luncheon celebration. The Society has honored the results of this yearโs voting body and announced the 2025 Lumiere Award winners today, Feb. 7, the eventโs originally scheduled date.
AIS President Jim Chabin said, โOur hearts go out to everyone in our community impacted by these devastating fires. In recent weeks, weโve been deeply saddened to learn of friends and colleagues who have lost their homes and irreplaceable memories. Yet, amid this hardship, we have also been inspired by the incredible generosity of our members โ opening their homes, providing resources, and rallying together in support. This unwavering spirit of unity and compassion is a testament to the strength of our industry.โ
The Lumiere Awards recognize distinguished directors and professionals in film, television, and emerging media, voted for by members of the Hollywood creative and technology community. Technological advancements expand the possibilities of storytelling, and these awards celebrate their significance for all who love film and television. โOur awards have humorously been called the Oscars for... Read More